
Kevin Klein
Charleswood-Tuxedo-Westwood ward report
Kevin Klein is the city councillor for Charleswood-Tuxedo-Westwood.
Recent articles by Kevin Klein
Making our community a better place
2 minute read Preview Wednesday, May. 10, 2023Let’s all avoid spreading misinformation
2 minute read Preview Friday, Mar. 24, 2023Thank you to the voters of Kirkfield Park
2 minute read Preview Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023We must do better than this
2 minute read Preview Wednesday, Jun. 22, 2022Given the dangerous state of our streets, which were riddled with potholes this past spring, there is no question that we must do a better job, not just on pothole repair, but on a host of issues affecting our city.
While it is easy to deflect blame to the weather, the wet spring, the lack of money in the roads budget, much of the problem stems from a workplace culture of resignation (giving up) on addressing the most basic of issues.
Over successive terms, we — the city council, the administration and, to some extent, the public — have become willing to accept low standards, poor quality, and snail-pace slowness as the norm. But it is time for a reset — to raise the bar, to return to being a healthy and vibrant city.
It’s not acceptable for residents to be living in bus shelters or for transit riders to feel unsafe taking the bus (with over 1,700 safety incidents reported to the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service in the past year).
Student scholarship returns in 2022
1 minute read Preview Wednesday, May. 4, 2022Councillor Kevin Klein is pleased to announce the return of the Charleswood-Tuxedo-Westwood Student Community Leadership award.
The award will again recognize and support students who have exhibited leadership skills to make our community better.
Grade 12 students throughout Charleswood-Tuxedo-Westwood are encouraged to apply for an opportunity to receive a $1,000 scholarship.
“Young people are the future of our city, and I want to encourage them to become involved in our community in deciding our future and their children’s future,” Klein said.
It’s time to drill down into city spending
3 minute read Preview Wednesday, Mar. 16, 2022Blumberg deal is yard-sale economics
3 minute read Preview Friday, Jan. 21, 2022All the best of the season to you
3 minute read Preview Friday, Dec. 10, 2021I hope this will find you and your loved ones in good health. I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your support and encouragement over the last year. I couldn’t be more grateful for this opportunity to serve as your elected official.
Thank you for your trust and faith to everyone who cast a vote for me. I remain committed to serving my community and city to the best of my ability.
Thank you for your caring and understanding as we continue to navigate the uncharted waters of COVID. I would ask that we all have an extra measure of understanding for those who may have uncharacteristically expressed frustration or anger towards others at times. It’s stressful and frightening for many of us.
To frontline workers, grocery clerks, delivery drivers, everyone, thank you for what you’re doing to help. I can’t imagine the difficulty provincial Public Health officials face every day. I often think of the famous speech from Any Given Sunday:
City adopts bird-friendly building standard
2 minute read Preview Friday, Nov. 19, 2021City adopts bird-friendly building standard
2 minute read Preview Friday, Nov. 12, 2021Why and how did we lose the Starlight deal?
3 minute read Preview Friday, Oct. 22, 2021I am highly disappointed with the City of Winnipeg’s current administration over the loss of Starlight Investments proposed redevelopment of Portage Place.
The sale of the mall would have created a modern, mixed-income community and shopping area.
The circumstances of how Starlight decided to walk away are a source of speculation and concern. How can the City of Winnipeg sit back and watch a half a billion-dollar investment in our downtown walk away?
And why did the administration wait for 20 days to inform city council after the investment company asked for its deposit back?
Why and how did we lose the Starlight deal?
3 minute read Preview Monday, Oct. 18, 2021I am highly disappointed with the City of Winnipeg’s current administration over the loss of Starlight Investments proposed redevelopment of Portage Place.
The sale of the mall would have created a modern, mixed-income community and shopping area. The circumstances of how Starlight decided to walk away are a source of speculation and concern.
How can the City of Winnipeg sit back and watch a half a billion-dollar investment in our downtown walk away? And why did the administration wait for 20 days to inform city council after the investment company asked for its deposit back?
The mall has been for sale for quite some time and nobody had even made an offer until Starlight expressed interest.
When will politicians budget like real people?
3 minute read Preview Monday, Jul. 26, 2021Are you shocked about how governments spend our money? Why does the city pay $3 for something that would cost you and me $1? Why can’t the city take care of our parks and boulevards?
We pay for all that. We shouldn’t have to pay more each year and always get less in return.There are so many political claims of perfection and grandstanding but no discussion or evidence of the facts. We have another budget before us, and I’m sure you can predict what will be said by the savvy career politicians. Things like:• “This budget isn’t perfect, but it’s the best we can do.; • “Record spending on public safety;”• “No water and sewer rate increase in the budget.”
Is that true? No, this council approved four years of rate increases outside the budget. It’s a half-truth, political mumbo-jumbo, nothing but spin.
Look back in time. List all the promises and check off those achieved. There will be a big difference between the two lists.
Greenspace improvements this summer
3 minute read Preview Friday, Jun. 25, 2021Transit Master Plan fails to move us forward
3 minute read Preview Tuesday, May. 4, 2021Transit Master Plan fails to move us forward
3 minute read Preview Tuesday, May. 4, 2021100 years of women on Winnipeg city council
2 minute read Preview Friday, Apr. 9, 2021100 years of women on Winnipeg city council
2 minute read Preview Monday, Apr. 5, 2021Questionable decisions at city hall
3 minute read Preview Tuesday, Mar. 9, 2021Not everything that happens at city hall can be reported in the various media outlets. I want to share the real stories behind decisions made over the last month that impact your city.
People criticize me on social media and try to paint me as always disagreeing, and that’s fine. However, I am committed to being open, and I will continue to inform you of issues I believe you need to know.
Let’s look at some decisions in the last month made at city hall that didn’t make headlines:
• City council approved a 10 per cent raise for a contract position. Some councillors argued that it was necessary because this position doesn’t receive regular pay increases. However, the documentation provided to each of us for decision making indicated the position received a five per cent increase in 2020.
An apology and a call for change
2 minute read Preview Friday, Feb. 12, 2021Many residents have contacted my office to share their frustration, anger, and disappointment regarding some City of Winnipeg health facilities being open to staff during COVID-19 restrictions. I understand and fully respect their frustration, anger, and disappointment.
To be clear, I do not have a membership to these facilities and was not aware the gym located next to City Hall was open. Unfortunately, I am not surprised by this blatant disregard for taxpayers.
I want to take a moment and do something that city council should have done previously and that’s apologize to small business owners, gym owners, and residents for our blatant disregard for what is right.
The truth is, we have nobody and no other level of government to blame but ourselves, your elected officials.
All the best of the season to you and yours
3 minute read Preview Monday, Dec. 14, 2020Heather and I hope that this will find you and your loved ones in good health. We want to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for your support and encouragement over the last year. I couldn’t be more grateful for this opportunity to serve as your elected official.
To everyone who cast a vote for me, thank you for your trust and faith. I remain committed to serving my community and city to the best of my ability.
I’d like to take a moment to thank you for caring and understanding as we all navigate the uncharted waters of COVID-19. I want to say to those who may have uncharacteristically expressed frustration or anger towards others at times that you’re forgiven. It’s stressful and frightening for many of us.
To frontline workers, grocery clerks, delivery drivers, everyone, thank you for what you’re doing to help. I can’t imagine the difficulty provincial public health officials face every day.
Supporting many community projects
3 minute read Preview Monday, Nov. 16, 2020One of the many honours bestowed upon a city councillor is the opportunity to support community programs and initiatives through three different grant processes.
During September and October, on behalf of the residents of Charleswood-Tuxedo-Westwood, we awarded several grants:
• The Charleswood United Church provides over 1,000 Christmas hampers to families in our community. The hamper program is possible because of volunteers’ and donations from community members. Our ward is providing $1,200 towards the purchase of turkeys for the 2020 hampers.
• The Tuxedo Resource Centre supports many families in our community when they need it most. This year, our ward provided $500 in funding to purchase school supplies and emergency healthy food packages for our community students.
Happy to support many community projects
3 minute read Preview Monday, Nov. 16, 2020One of the many honours bestowed upon a city councillor is the opportunity to support community programs and initiatives through three different grant processes.
During September and October, on behalf of the residents of Charleswood-Tuxedo-Westwood, we awarded several grants:
• The Charleswood United Church provides over 1,000 Christmas hampers to families in our community. The hamper program is possible because of volunteers’ and donations from community members. Our ward is providing $1,200 towards the purchase of Turkey’s for the 2020 hampers.
• The Tuxedo Resource Centre supports many families in our community when they need it most. This year, our ward provided $500 in funding to purchase school supplies and emergency healthy food packages for our community students.
Happy to improve and support our parks
2 minute read Preview Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020Honouring our young leaders
1 minute read Preview Monday, Jul. 27, 2020Riverbank cleanup a success
3 minute read Preview Tuesday, May. 12, 2020Riverbank cleanup a success
3 minute read Preview Monday, May. 11, 2020We’re here to help!
2 minute read Preview Monday, Apr. 13, 2020I hope this finds you and your loved ones safe and healthy.
We are navigating uncharted waters together. People are feeling the stress and impact of COVID-19 on our city and our way of life. We are in this together and I want you to know — we’re here to help!
It all started with an email to all the Charleswood, Tuxedo and Westwood resident advisory teams. Shortly after it became clear that some community members may require help during these trying times, I sent a request for volunteers to help and the response was incredible.
Shortly after that, Sherry from the Charleswood 55-Plus Active Living Centre reached out on behalf of the board to offer their assistance and leadership.